Monday, May 31, 2010

Sheek Shindigs is helping a wonderful new foundation with their launch party and first fundraiser event on June 26th. Two Tiny Hands is a foundation that provides support to families that have lost a child to SIDS. They help children and parents by providing comfort packages to siblings and care packages to parents. They are currently raising money to help them achieve their non-for-profit status by June 26th. If you would like to learn more about this amazing foundation, why it was started, or to donate, click here.

Two Tiny Hands Fundraiser Launch Party

A fundraiser hosted by Rick & Maggie Hansfordin honor of their daughter Ellie. Proceeds benefitfamilies who have lost a loved one to suddeninfant death syndrome (SIDS).

They will be collecting new stuffed animals atthe door to send to siblings who have lost theirbrother or sister.

Admission is $5

The event will have fun for the whole family:• moon bounce• face painting• snow cones• games

Friday, May 28, 2010

GOT MILK?This weeks FAB FIND is offering so much inspiration for a baby shower or young child's birthday party. I stumbled across thesegot milk? chocolate flavored straws by accident. It was actually the cute cow print packaging that caught my eye.

To use, simply place the chocolate straw into a glass of milk, sip, and WA LA... you've got chocolate milk! I know that my kids are excited to try these out. They would be so much fun to add to a Cookies and Milk themed birthday party.

Here are a few inspirational Cookies and Milk party photos from a party style:

So here is our firstGIVEAWAY. Become a follower of our blog AND leave a comment to win a10-pack of these fun straws to try out for yourself! The comment can be about the straws, another party idea that you could use these at, or whatever is on your mind. We will announce the winner on Friday, June 4th.

Monday, May 24, 2010

AprilShowers brought MAY 4Flowers!Sheek Shindigs designed and set up a spring themed birthday party for a special little girl (May) turning 4. The decorations were based around flowers and spring colors.

The invitation

The cupcake flowers

The table. Each setting had a custom water bottle, flower pot favor (the kids planted flowers in them to take home), coloring page with crayons, and a butterfly straw.

Some of the hanging decorations included paper lanterns and paper flowers. We found the tuturiol for the paper flowers on Martha Stewart.

"Happy Birthday May" Banner (Yes, the birthday girl's name is May. Even that is spring-like!).

Custom water bottle wraps

The fruit "flowers"

One of the party activities was painting flowers on a canvas to take home. Each child used their hands and feet to make the flowers, stems, and petals. They were really cute! Click here to see a previous post on this fun project.

Each child also got to plant a flower to take home in their personalized flower pot as the party favor. The birthday girl picked out the yellow marigolds.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

I am always looking for new design products, decoration ideas, and fun accessories to make an ordinary partyF-A-B-U-L-O-U-S ! So, I thought that I would start doing a weeklyFAB FINDS post. I will post great finds that Sara and I come across along with products or finds from our followers. If you have a Fab Findemail us!

I am really excited about today's Fab Find. Check out these super cute ice cream bowls. I think that I may just have to have an ice cream party soon so that we can use them!

The best part about this Fab Find is the price. I found these bowls in the Dollar Spot section of Target. For $10, I was able to get 10 super cute bowls. What a deal!

Monday, May 17, 2010

I (Sara G.) am expectingmy 3rd baby and we went forour ultrasound today!We are excited to announcethat it's a girl! I sawthis clever way to makethe announcement on polkadotsand pirates blogspot. Loved this idea!

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Well, I can't believe that my Lola girl is 6 years old!Where does the time go?This year was big for Lola because she gotto go to New York City to celebrateher 6th birthday at the American Girl Place!It was a great experience and shewas one happy little girl:) So, we decidedthat her friends birthday party wouldbe small and low key. She invited 9 of herclosest friends to help her celebrate.We played the cross step game, pick pocket tag(this was the party favorite), andeveryone got to make an american girl bracelet.Everyone had a blast!!

Friday, May 14, 2010

For the past couple of years, my husband and I (Sarah Y.) have hosted a summer kick-off party and invited different friends and some of my husband's co-workers. Well, that time of year is quickly appraching and I have been brainstorming ideas for this year's celebration. Jess from polkadots & pirates featured a birthday party that she did for her son back in February. I LOVED it then and it is offering lots of inspiration to me now as I brainstorm our next backyard celebration. This would be a great theme for a summer birthday party as well. Check it out here for more pictures.

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Welcome and thanks for stopping by! I am Sarah, owner and designer of Sheek Shindigs. Growing up, our family enjoyed celebrating life's special moments and events together. Now, as a mother of 3 and someone who loves to entertain, I find myself looking for reasons to CELEBRATE with my own family. Whether planning a birthday party, baby shower, or play date, I enjoy creating unique and memorable experiences for everyone involved. The Sheek Shindigs blog was created to inspire others to create their own "sheek" shindigs and celebrate life's special moments. I hope that you will stay awhile, browse around my site, and become inspired by the featured parties, products, recipes, crafts, and entertaining ideas. Happy Celebrating!